Super Mario World -

The Paper Mario series began as a spiritual successor to Super Mario RPG . While it is a distinct series, it often references SMW:

"Paper" in the context of Super Mario World (SMW) most commonly refers to the classic game's hand-drawn development process, the Paper Mario RPG spin-off series, or collectible physical memorabilia like maps and posters. Development on Graph Paper Super Mario World

: The theme song for the original Paper Mario on N64 contains a direct reference to the Super Mario World Athletic theme . The Paper Mario series began as a spiritual